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Choral History of Britain

Series 1

Singing for Everyone

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Roderick Williams explores whether Britain has lost its singing culture and, if so, how it can be recovered. Show more

Choral History of Britain

Series 1

Singing for Pleasure

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Roderick Williams traces the long evolution of our amateur singing tradition, from spontaneous gatherings in Tudor taverns, to the rise of our great Victorian choral societies. Show more

Choral History of Britain

Series 1

Singing for Praise and Profit

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Roderick Williams shows how Britain has become a breeding ground for the world's best professional choirs and choristers, thanks to our historic cathedral choir tradition. Show more